A prospective comparative study of a trial of labor after cesarean vs. elective repeat cesarean section (ERCS) in view of maternal outcomes

Abstract

Background: There has been a wide range of success rates reported for those achieving vaginal birth following a planned vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). Objective: (1) To find out the incidence of rupture uterus and dehiscence in patients with trial of labor after cesarean section, (2) to evaluate the incidence of vaginal delivery in women who had previously undergone a cesarean section, and (3) comparison of a trial of labor after cesarean with an elective repeat cesarean section (ERCS) in view of maternal outcomes.